The Constrictor knot is a most effective binding knot. It is made similarly to a Clover Hitch but with one end passed under the other, forming an Overhand knot held firm under a riding turn.
The Gunner's knot is a most effective binding knot. It is made similarly to a Clover Hitch but with one end passed under the other, forming an Overhand knot held firm under a riding turn.
The Reef knots sole purpose should be to tie off a single line, acting as a binding knot. Therefore it will always be work in line of equal weight, texture and size.
Sheer lashing has two primary uses. Firstly and more commonly it forms a join at the top of two spars or poles so that they can be splayed to form sheer legs. Secondly, sheer lashing can be used to join two spars or poles together to extend their length.